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When friends and family call her Lizzy or Beth, Elizabeth feels frustrated and dislikes the mismatch with her given name. Determined to stand firm for her proper identity, she discovers a practical solution that brings change to how others address her and restores her confidence.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Annika Dunklee
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